Shy Bairns Get Nowt
Also known as: St Michael's Centre Partnership Byker, The Lighthouse Project, The Lighthouse Project Byker
We create inspiring, world class facilities delivering hyper-local youth & community work. We meet people in their neighbourhoods with a team and partners who champion and believe in them. Our programming supports the community to develop life skills, prepare for the world of work, make a meaningful contribution to society and support a safe, stable family environment in which everyone can thrive.
Activities & Mission
We create inspiring, world class facilities delivering hyper-local youth & community work. We meet people in their neighbourhoods with a team and partners who champion and believe in them. Our programming supports the community to develop life skills, prepare for the world of work, make a meaningful contribution to society and support a safe, stable family environment in which everyone can thrive.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,420,712 | £184,589 | £184,589 | £5,000,287 | £949,049 | 3 / 0 |
| 2024 | £834,555 | £112,410 | £0 | £764,164 | £147,516 | 1 / 0 |
| 2023 | £226,022 | £184,003 | 0 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Shy Bairns Get Nowt
What does Shy Bairns Get Nowt do?
We create inspiring, world class facilities delivering hyper-local youth & community work. We meet people in their neighbourhoods with a team and partners who champion and believe in them. Our programming supports the community to develop life skills, prepare for the world of work, make a meaningful contribution to society and support a safe, stable family environment in which everyone can thrive.
How much income did Shy Bairns Get Nowt report in 2025?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt reported total income of £4.42m and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Shy Bairns Get Nowt?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt has a program ratio of 4.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Shy Bairns Get Nowt registered as a charity?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 2022 as charity number 1197866. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Shy Bairns Get Nowt?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark Squires. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Shy Bairns Get Nowt operate?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt operates in Newcastle Upon Tyne City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Shy Bairns Get Nowt a registered charity?
Yes — Shy Bairns Get Nowt is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197866.
Details
St. Michaels Mount
Byker
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE6 2FT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- St Michael's Centre Partnership Byker
- The Lighthouse Project
- The Lighthouse Project Byker
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated